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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020

LotWineRegionQtyEstimateCurrent Bid
CEL
0127
THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80
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THISTLEDOWN Sands of Time Grenache 2020 Blewitt Springs McLaren Vale 1 BOTTLE AU$110-120 AUD $ 80

Robert Parker Score: 95+ points

Reviewer: Erin Larkin — End of July 202229 Jul 2022

Drink 2022–2037

This 2020 Sands of Time Old Vine Single Vineyard Grenache is powdery and supple. It’s chalky and plumes in the mouth, with notes of savory iodine and salted berries. Jasmine tea, kelp, pink grapefruit and blood orange… there’s a lot going on here. Sensational.

James Halliday Score: 96 points

Reviewer: James Halliday

Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).

Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 94 points

2020 Thistledown 'Sands of Time' Grenache

Source: Wine-Searcher.com

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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.